ZAMBIA VS TOGO: CHIPOLPOLO SEEK HOME RESPONSE
By Uncle Philip Banda
Zambia face Togo tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in an AFCON 2027 Group I Matchday 2 qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Kick-off is 18:00 CAT (18:00 CAT).
The Chipolopolo will be looking to respond after their 3–1 defeat to Algeria, while Togo arrive with three points after beating Burundi 1–0, with Karime Derman scoring in the 17th minute.
For George Lwandamina, attention will be on whether he can tilt his selection towards form over names. Fans will also be watching to see whether Gamphani Lungu is moved from wing-back into a more advanced winger role, while another key question is who starts as the main striker between Kings Mutandwa and Patson Daka. The captain of the Zambia team ,Fahsion Sakala will who scored the only goal against Algeria is expected to start whereas the Goalkeeper, Willard Mwanza whose howlers allowed goals that could have been avoided, is another talking point .
Togo, meanwhile, will look to build on their defensive display against Burundi, with their midfield expected to play an important role in trying to control the game
Historically, the two sides have met eight times in the supplied senior international record: Zambia have won three and Togo five, with no draws.
ZAMBIA 🇿🇲 VS TOGO 🇹🇬
AFCON 2027 QUALIFIERS – MATCHDAY 2
18:00 CAT | LEVY MWANAWASA STADIUM, NDOLA